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Create Volume
This button is used to create new virtual
volumes. The creation of new virtual
volumes does not affect volumes or clients
already active on the system. The size of
a volume can range from 1GB to 8TB. It
is not recommended to exceed 8TB for a
single volume. On the TerraBlock 24D
Server (24 drives), the volumes can be
created on either of the 2 drive groups
(the emptiest is chosen by default), or
both groups if choosing ‘Tandem’. The
‘Tandem’ setting is recommended for the
best possible performance.
See “Group”
above in
TerraBlock Manager Columns
– Volume Tab.
Create Volume Window
Volume Name
– Any name can be given
when creating the volume, up to 16
characters. Some characters cannot be
used when naming, the user will be
notified if the character is illegal.
Size (GB)
– The size of the volume. Auto
Formatted volume sizes can range from
1GB to 8TB. A default size of 2 TB is set
for new volumes, this can be changed to the
desired size.
Volumes over 8TB in size are supported but not recommended. If
volumes will be designated as Multi-user Write on a 64bit Windows 7/10
TerraBlock, there is no hard limitation on volume size, however Facilis
recommends against creating extremely large volumes as it may impact
the volume recovery time.
Multi-user Write Volumes over 8TB should be performance tested on the
server before use. This can be done using AJA system test or Atto Disk
Benchmark.
MUW Volumes that are created over 8TB in size must be created from the
server.
See page 81 – Creating Volumes: Creating Volumes larger than 8TB
.
Remember when specifying a size for a DynaRAID protected volume
on a TerraBlock 24D Server, Mirroring requires 100% of the primary
space be available on the alternate group, while RAID5 requires 9% be
available on the group where the volume is being created.
Create Volume Dialog
